Module 2: Current Trends in Education and Educational Reform Notbook Activity 5

Question 1

GiI Bill

Answer 1

Bill Provides education for veterans

Question 2

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Answer 2

Federal legislation protecting the rights of students with disabilities to receive a free, appropriate education that meets their needs in the least restrictive environment using the general curriculum.

Question 3

National Defense Education Act (NDEA)

Answer 3

Provides federal money to improve science, math, engineering and language programs in schools.

Question 4

1st Amendment

Answer 4

Free speech clause.-prohibits establishing religion as an instrument of of the state. Establishment clause.

Question 5

10th Amendment

Answer 5

Responsibility for education is reserved for the individual states.

Question 6

14th amendment

Answer 6

Ensures equal educational opportunities for disabled students

Question 7

Section 504

Answer 7

Civil rights act that address 3 areas, equal treatment, appropriate education and people with disabilities.

Question 8

Affirmative Action

Answer 8

Protects against discrimination of women and other minority groups

Question 9

Response to Intervention (RTI)

Answer 9

A multi-tiered approach to early identification and support to students with learning and behavior needs

Question 10

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer 10

Federal legislation protecting the rights of children and adults with disabilities in society at large rather than only in educational settings

Question 11

Eight year study

Answer 11

This study found that those who attended and graduated from schools that were using progressive education demonstrated more intellectual curiosity and drive revealed higher critical thinking and judgement, tended to receive more academic honors and higher grade averages and studied the same field as those thought in traditional schools.